Let’s Cargo

Cargo pants, or combats, are taking centre stage amidst the Y2K renaissance. Slung low on the hips with pockets en masse, a glance at these functional trousers will instantly transport you back to the days of blasting Avril Lavigne hits and fangirling over the IT girls on MTV. During a time when the punk rock spirit was at an all-time high and people’s waistbands were at an all-time low, ascending to the fashion hall of fame were cargo pants: laid-back and statement-worthy staples with an attitude.

Two decades later, the assertive A-line silhouette is back on our radar. Its revival may leave your hands full with shopping carts to fill and new outfits ideas to brainstorm, but you can always fall back on coveted cargos for unmatched leg room and pockets for days. Read on to explore the three hottest styles of cargo pants you can rock this season.

Gen Z is a creative bunch - in retrieving cargos from the Y2K archive, the young trendsetters made sure to sprinkle in some street-ready edge unique to the TikTok era. We look to reigning Balenciaga brand ambassador Kim Kardashian for sure-fire ways to style the cargo pants. Keywords: oversized, slouchy, and pockets large enough for an iPad!.

While the temperature is going through an anticlimactic (in the literal sense) rise, a pair of lightweight cargos can combat the heat without losing the Y2K aesthetic. Think soft fabrics rendered in sophisticated earth tones for an effortless look.

On the topic of noughties throwback, casting the spotlight on denim almost mandates an honourable mention of Britney Spears, AKA “Princess of Pop.” Paying homage to her iconic 2001 double-denim moment with Justin Timberlake, it is only fitting that we incorporate elements of the Canadian Tuxedo into cargo pants. The finishing result is a pair of versatile everyday bottoms with maximum wearability.